How far is Ridgefield, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Bayonne.
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Start on the route
14 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Hillside Street
95 m · 17 sec · Hillside Street
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Turn right onto Edgewater Avenue
90 m · 10 sec · Edgewater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broad Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Broad Avenue
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
5.9 mi · 9 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street
92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street
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Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
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Turn left onto West 30th Street
767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
63 m · 6 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield and Bayonne.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tonnelle Avenue
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
5.87 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoboken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Ridgefield and 13.3 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Ridgefield is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Hoboken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoboken.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 12.7 mi (20.44 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 11,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.8342700, -74.0087500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayonne
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 65,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -74.1143100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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